Ashtray screen cover



J. SCHNEIDER ASHTRAY SCREEN COVER Aug. 18, 1936.

Filed Nov. 15, 1933 5 MM M V 0 4 mm w 2 5 A .y H a H 0 V. B a a 5 Z/ w mw 4\\ f Patented Aug. 18, 1936 PATENT OFFlCE ASHTRAY SCREEN COVER JosephSchneider, Astoria, N. Y., assignor to 1'.

William Buchhart, New York, N. Y.

Application November 13, 1933, Serial No. 697,824

3 Claims.

This invention relates to an ash-tray screencover.

An object of my invention is the construction of a screen-cover for anash-tray which will prevent a burning cigarette, when laid thereon,

from rolling or falling oil the device.

Another object of my invention is the construction of a simple andefllcient device which can. be easily placed upon a tray or quicklyremoved therefrom.

By using my device damage from burning tab tops, desk tops or the like,or any kind of table cloth laid on top of tables, dressers, or the like,will be prevented. Furthermore, no burning cigarette will become wetfrom humidity, collecting nicotine moisture while lying on top of thescreen, as the screen wire is only from ODDS-0.012 of an inch thick,giving practically no surface between the screen and the cigarette, assuch fine wire does not affect the cigarette as would be the case when amesh of a thick wire constituency is used. The meshthat I use admirablysupports the cigarette and permits ready removal, when desired.

With the foregoing and other objects in view,

my invention comprises certain novel constructions, combinations, andarrangements of parts as will be hereinafter fully described,illustrated in the accompanying drawing, and more particularly pointedout in the appended claims.

In the drawing:

Fig. 1 is a top plan view of a device constructed in accordance with thepresent invention.

Fig. 2 is a sectional view of a straight wire screen, while Fig. 2w is atop plan view of the same.

Fig. 3 is a sectional view of a woven wire screen.

Fig. 4 is a sectional view of a small metal band bent in zig-zag shape,while Fig. 5 is a top plan view of the same, while Fig. 5a is a top planview of another embodiment.

Fig. 6 is a sectional view taken on line 6-6, Fig. 1, and looking in thedirection of the arrows.

Fig. 6a is a view similar to Fig. 6 showing another embodiment of myinvention.

Fig. 7 is a fragmentary top plan view of part of the device, showingparticularly the frame ring, while Fig. 7a is a similar view of anotherembodiment of the invention.

Fig. 8 is a fragmentary sectional view of another embodiment of theinvention, showing a new type of a cover ring, while Fig. 8a is asimilar view of another embodiment. 5 Fig. 9' is a fragmentary view,partly in elevation and partly in section of another embodiment of theframe ring structure of the device.

Fig. 10 is an enlarged sectional view taken on line ill-40, Fig. 1.

Referring to the drawing by numerals, and 5 particularly to Figs. 1 and10, l designates a border ring which may be of any shape such as round,square or triangular to fit any ashtray. Within ring I are the edges ofscreen 2 as well as frame ring 3. Frame ring 3 is provided with aplurality 10 of upstanding lugs 4 which are formed by notching the outeredges of frame ring 3 at w. The wires of screen 2 are hooked over lugs 4for securely retaining the wire mesh in position upon the frame ring 3.It is to be noted that the lugs 15 4 are within the border ring I andthereby form a compact structure. The meshes of screen 2 aresufiiciently large to permit the stump to fall through and into the tray5 (Fig. 10).

In Fig. 6a the border ring la is U-shaped in 20 cross section. Otherwisethis embodiment is the same as shown in Fig. 6.

In Fig. 7a the notches 4a are formed in the inner edge of frame ring 3awith lugs to upstanding, whereby the wire mesh 2 can be readily 25hooked over said lugs.

In Figs. 8 and 8a are shown border rings lb and lo, respectively towhich wire mesh 2 is connected by means of notching said border rings at4b and placing part of the mesh in said notches. In Fig. 30 8 the borderring lb is curved in cross section, while in Fig. 8a the ring lc issubstantially U- shape in cross section. v

In Fig. 9 two similarly constructed frame rings 3 are employed betweenwhich the outer edges of 3 wire mesh 2 are positioned; the mesh is heldin position between these rings by pressing and soldering the sametogether.

The border ring I extends down along part of the side of the tray 5 aswill be seen upon re- 40 ferring to Fig. 10, while'the top of the ringforms a hood, inclosing the assembled frame ring and mesh, with theupstanding lugs. all forming a convenient, efilcient and compactstructure.

The device is eflicient in supporting a lighted 45 cigarette or cigar,and by reason of the comparatively wide-open mesh of the screen thebutts of the cigarettes or cigars smoked can be quickly dropped throughthe screen into the tray.

While I have described the preferred embodiments of my invention andillustrated the same in the accompanying drawing, certain minor changesor alterations may appear to one skilled in the art, during theextensive manufacture of the same, and-I, therefore, reserve the rightto make such changes or alterations as shall fairly fall within thescope of the appended claims.

What I claim is:

1. In an ash-tray screen cover, time combination of a frame ring adaptedto rest on the upper edge of a tray, a wire mesh laid against said framering, and a border ring partly surrounding the meeting portions of saidframering and mesh and capable of extending down along and in contactwith part of the side of the tray.

2. In an ash-tray screen cover. the combination of a flat frame ringadapted to rest on the top edge of a tray and provided at one edge withupstanding lugs, a supporting wire mesh having portions of its edgeshooked over said upstanding lugs, and a border ring having a portionoverhanging said frame ringand inclosing said upstanding lugs with aportion of said border ring extending downwardly apron-like in contactwith the outer side of the tray.

3. As a new article of manufacture. an ashtray screen-cover comprising aflat horizontal frame ring adapted to rest on the top edge of a tray,said frame ring provided along one edge with upstanding lugs, ahorizontal wire mesh structure engaging said lugs at its outer edges,and a border ring over said frame ring and its lugs, said border ringhaving its inner edge resting upon said wire mesh and the top portion ofsaid frame ring and having its outer edge extending down below the framering and adapted to engage the outer wall of an ash tray when mountedthereon, substantially as shown and de scribed.

JOSEPH SCHNEIDER.

